Special services
Celebrate the glory of God throughout the year with special services, known as Principle Feasts, Holy Days, Festivals and other special services held at Blackburn Cathedral.
We regularly have special services, especially over the Christmas and Easter periods and often these services are live-streamed, so that you can join from wherever you are in the world.
Forthcoming Special Services
Choral Evensong - Collation of Archdeacon of Blackburn
23rd Nov 25 at 16:00
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Advent Service of Light
30th Nov 25 at 16:00
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Nine Lessons and Carols
23rd Dec 25 at 19:30
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Carols Around The Crib
24th Dec 25 at 16:00
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Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve
24th Dec 25 at 23:30
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Parish Eucharist on Christmas Day
25th Dec 25 at 09:00
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The Cathedral Eucharist on Christmas Day
25th Dec 25 at 10:30
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Epiphany Carol Service
11th Jan 26 at 16:00
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Presentation of Christ in the Temple
1st Feb 26 at 16:00
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The Cathedral Eucharist - Racial Justice Sunday
8th Feb 26 at 10:30
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The Cathedral Eucharist on Mothering Sunday
15th Mar 26 at 10:30
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The Cathedral Eucharist on Palm Sunday
29th Mar 26 at 10:30
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Maundy Thursday Eucharist
2nd Apr 26 at 20:00
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Pilgrimage of Prayer
3rd Apr 26 at 10:00
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Good Friday Liturgy
3rd Apr 26 at 12:00
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Easter Vigil
4th Apr 26 at 20:00
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Easter Parish Eucharist
5th Apr 26 at 09:00
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Easter Cathedral Eucharist
5th Apr 26 at 10:30
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Worship FAQs
For more information on worship services and how to get involved at Blackburn Cathedral, here are some frequently asked questions.
Please check our regular services page before visiting for the latest information.
Yes everybody is welcome to Blackburn Cathedral to attend our daily services.
Whenever the Cathedral is open to the public, you are welcome to visit and use any of our spaces for private prayer and contemplation or to light a candle.
Unfortunately, only assistance dogs are permitted inside the Cathedral.
There is no formal dress code to visit Blackburn Cathedral, although as an active place of worship, we request that all guests wear suitable attire.
Of course, we have a number of young families in our congregation and a craft area at the back of the Cathedral to keep children entertained. We have a friendly congregation and children are most welcome.
Although there are some old, uneven surfaces and care should be taken, Blackburn Cathedral is fully accessible and wheelchair friendly. There is level access into and around the Cathedral and there is a lift available to all floors.
If you have a specific access need, please speak to a member of our team or a volunteer when arriving at the Cathedral who will be happy to help you.
We have a number of measures in place to ensure disabled visitors get the most out of their visit to the Cathedral. Please visit our accessibility page for full details.
Yes! We actively encourage the taking and sharing of photographs of our beautiful building and of events held at Blackburn Cathedral - please tag us @blackburncathedral and we’ll be happy to share! Photography is allowed for personal use only and we do not allow the use of tripods or flash without prior agreement.
Please note that the only time we request that you don’t take photographs or film is during a service or when there are activities involving children.
Activities may be filmed or photographed by Blackburn Cathedral or their partners. By attending, you give your consent for your image and / or likeness to be included on and / or offline at some point in the future.
Blackburn Cathedral reserves the right to refuse admission, terminate a visit, or restrict access to areas within the Cathedral at short notice and without prior warning.
